Job ID: 235029

Part-time Lecturer Position in Political Theory

Tufts University

  • Apr. 22, 2024
 
  • Part-time Lecturer Position in Political Theory
  • School of Arts & Sciences: Political Science
  • Tufts University
    Medford, MA
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Lecturer/Instructor
  • Political Science - General
 
 

Lecturer Position in Political Theory

Description

The Department of Political Science at Tufts University invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in political theory. The course load will be three courses: one in the fall semester and two in the spring semester. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach one course on contemporary political thought and two courses focused on central questions in the history of political thought. These courses are expected to be taught in person at Tufts University's Medford campus.

The search committee will begin screening applications on May 15, 2024. 

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Please direct any questions about the position to Paula Driscoll, Department Administrator, who can be reached at: paula.driscoll@tufts.edu or 617-627-3466.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University also prides itself on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students. 

 

Qualifications

Ph.D. or A.B.D. in Political Science is required; completion of degree by July 1, 2024, is preferred. 

 

Application Instructions

Submit application materials to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/144528.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, and three confidential letters of recommendation sent directly by their authors. Note that our department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and candidates’ materials should address how they will promote these priorities in their professional careers.

 

 


  • Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/.


 
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